Man accused in killing back in jail awaiting trial

Published: Friday, April 26, 2013 at 06:23 PM.

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A Dallas man accused of fatally shooting a woman is now back in jail after violating conditions set for his pretrial release, according to warrants.

Jeffrey Scott Hughes, 31, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 22-year-old Amanda Brooke Mabe in September 2011. He was placed in custody on a $150,000 secured bond.

Hughes posted bond on the murder charge. According to the judge’s order, Hughes was placed with the Alternative Community Penalties Program for 24-hour GPS monitoring.

According to his release conditions, Hughes was to remain in his home 24 hours a day, seven days a week, only leaving for court, doctor appointments and work.

Doug Lance, executive director with community penalties program, said everyone under GPS monitoring is educated on how to charge and maintain their GPS tracker. Hughes failed to do so on numerous occasions.

Supervisors met with Hughes in January to give him a last chance. He failed to keep his GPS tracker charged again and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

A Dallas man accused of fatally shooting a woman is now back in jail after violating conditions set for his pretrial release, according to warrants.

Jeffrey Scott Hughes, 31, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 22-year-old Amanda Brooke Mabe in September 2011. He was placed in custody on a $150,000 secured bond.

Hughes posted bond on the murder charge. According to the judge’s order, Hughes was placed with the Alternative Community Penalties Program for 24-hour GPS monitoring.

According to his release conditions, Hughes was to remain in his home 24 hours a day, seven days a week, only leaving for court, doctor appointments and work.

Doug Lance, executive director with community penalties program, said everyone under GPS monitoring is educated on how to charge and maintain their GPS tracker. Hughes failed to do so on numerous occasions.

Supervisors met with Hughes in January to give him a last chance. He failed to keep his GPS tracker charged again and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Hughes is now back in jail, awaiting trial.

You can reach reporter Lauren Baheri at 704-869-1842 or at Twitter.com/Lbaheri.